SOLUTION: how do u find the area of a polygon

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Question 451289: how do u find the area of a polygon
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Depends on the polygon. You might apply a certain formula or decompose the polygon into several smaller polygons. The most general way to find the area of a polygon is to use the shoelace formula.